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TCA 49 - Sparta Vs Small PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kamal Abahalani Kampur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Whatley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kamal Abahalani Kampur has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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146 lbs
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142 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kamal Abahalani Kampur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trey Whatley!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abahalani Kampur avoids the body shot from Whatley.
Some wild striking there from Whatley.
Abahalani Kampur with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whatley counters with a takedown into side control.
Whatley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abahalani Kampur keeps working.
Abahalani Kampur sneaks back into half guard.
Whatley is trying to control. Abahalani Kampur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whatley wants to stand but Abahalani Kampur has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Abahalani Kampur wants to control but Whatley is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whatley controlling the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Trey Whatley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Abahalani Kampur misses with a double jab
and Whatley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whatley.
Abahalani Kampur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Abahalani Kampur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Whatley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Abahalani Kampur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whatley is looking to improve his position.
Abahalani Kampur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Whatley is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whatley wants to improve his position but Abahalani Kampur is controlling well.
Abahalani Kampur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whatley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whatley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abahalani Kampur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whatley controlling the position well.
Abahalani Kampur thows a huge punch but Whatley dodges it nicely.
Whatley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Whatley is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abahalani Kampur wants to control but Whatley is keeping him busy.
Whatley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abahalani Kampur scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abahalani Kampur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abahalani Kampur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abahalani Kampur is trying to control. Whatley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whatley has hold of Abahalani Kampur's hands but Abahalani Kampur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abahalani Kampur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abahalani Kampur wants to take a breather but Whatley is having none of it.
Whatley controlling the position for now.
Whatley looks gassed!
Abahalani Kampur winds up and cracks Whatley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abahalani Kampur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abahalani Kampur is nestled in close to Whatley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abahalani Kampur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Abahalani Kampur.
Whatley is refusing to be controlled, as Abahalani Kampur sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abahalani Kampur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Whatley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abahalani Kampur trying to control from half guard but Whatley is working away.
Abahalani Kampur working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Whatley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abahalani Kampur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abahalani Kampur working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Whatley trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whatley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abahalani Kampur drops an elbow to the side of Whatley's head.
Abahalani Kampur is trying for a kimura here. Whatley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Abahalani Kampur wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamal Abahalani Kampur!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Roode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Roode is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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218 lbs
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204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Roode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carvalho tries to sprawl but Roode drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Roode throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carvalho keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Roode is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carvalho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roode stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Carvalho to get to his feet.
Lyoto Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roode tries to clinch but Carvalho moves away
and Carvalho counters with a head kick. That will keep Roode thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roode avoids the head kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to sprawl but Roode drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roode seems to be looking for submissions.
Carvalho trying to control but Roode postures up.
Roode is looking to advance position but Carvalho won't allow it.
Roode wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roode thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roode pulls his head out easily.
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
Carvalho is looking to control Roode's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carvalho avoid being mounted?
Roode is looking for a kimura here.
Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Roode is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roode is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carvalho defends it well.
Roode trying to pass the guard but Carvalho defending well.
Roode is working for a submission of some sort.
Roode seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roode wants to take a breather but Carvalho is having none of it.
Carvalho is defending against the submission attempts here by Roode.
Carvalho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roode. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Roode keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roode seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Roode dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roode scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roode controlling the pace for now.
Carvalho wants to control but Roode is having none of it.
Carvalho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roode wants to finish this one by submission but Carvalho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roode.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to improve his position but instead Roode has taken his back!
Carvalho defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Roode is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roode looking for a sweep. Not yet Roode, not yet.
Roode working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carvalho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carvalho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Roode has wrist control.
Carvalho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roode working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roode is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carvalho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carvalho wants to free his trapped foot but Roode is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roode is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roode doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carvalho.
Roode tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to control from half guard but Roode is working away.
Carvalho trying to mount his opponent but Roode defends it.
Carvalho is trying to control. Roode wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roode tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
Roode actively working from the bottom here.
Roode looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carvalho prevents Roode from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roode is just riding it out for now. Carvalho eventually gives up the hold.
Roode looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roode moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roode looking for a sweep. Not yet Roode, not yet.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Roode keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Roode dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carvalho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roode is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carvalho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roode is trying to control but can't.
Carvalho is trying to work for a kimura but Roode is defending well.
Roode trying to control but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roode doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carvalho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roode won't allow Carvalho to pass to mount.
Roode tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
Roode is looking to control Carvalho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roode avoid being mounted?
Carvalho wants to stand up but Roode is controlling the position.
Carvalho is trying to control the action in half guard but Roode is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roode actively working from the bottom here.
Carvalho is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roode regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roode looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
Carvalho wants to stand but Roode is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Roode keeps moving.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Roode.
Roode looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roode is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carvalho defends well.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Roode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby Roode is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roode looking for a sweep. Not yet Roode, not yet.
Roode is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lyoto Carvalho hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Roode shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carvalho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho trying to control the position.
Lyoto Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roode tries to free his leg and advance position but Carvalho is retaining full guard.
Roode is looking to advance position but Carvalho has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roode wants to control but Carvalho is having none of it.
Roode tries to reverse the position but Carvalho maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Roode.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roode, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Roode!
After the big win, Bobby Roode made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Maul has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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216 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Darth Maul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michel Fury!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maul closes the distance and clinches up with Fury, looking for a takedown. Maul pushes Fury against the cage but Fury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maul avoids the head kick by Fury.
Maul closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maul lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fury can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fury is looking to stand up but Maul isn't so interested in that idea.
Maul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fury really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury wants to stand but Maul is controlling the position.
Maul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maul wants to pass the guard but Fury is defending well.
Maul is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fury is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darth Maul!
In his post fight interview, Darth Maul started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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228 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcin Najman!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne wants to clinch.
Najman misses with the combination.
Payne misses with a few strikes there.
Najman misses with a combination
and Payne counters with a crisp one two that drops Najman! Payne thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Najman to his feet! Najman is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Najman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payne clinches with his opponent.
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Najman misses with a few strikes there.
Najman swinging wildly here.
Najman connects with a looping right hand.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marcin Najman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Najman is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Najman.
Najman is trying to break free.
Payne manages to break the clinch.
Payne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne blocks a low kick nicely.
Payne shoots in but Najman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Payne fails with a takedown attempt.
Najman throws a series of punches but Payne avoids them all with ease.
Payne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Najman as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne closes the distance but Najman moves to the side
and Najman counters with a three punch combo that has Payne backing up. Payne nods at Najman to acknowledge the strikes.
Najman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to clinch.
Najman tries to bum rush Payne with a series of wild strikes but Payne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payne dodges the punch combination from Najman.
Najman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Payne counters with a crisp right hand that drops Najman! Payne lets Najman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Najman is still on wobbly legs! Can Payne finish him?
Najman looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne gets a big slam - oh, Najman is out! Najman is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Liam Payne!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam Payne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kees Knoflook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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171 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kees Knoflook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Elite!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elite avoids a kick to the body.
Elite darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Elite is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Elite working Knoflook over with strikes.
Elite is keen to just control but Knoflook is a slippery customer.
Elite wants to free his trapped foot but Knoflook is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knoflook is trying to get back to full guard.
Elite missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Elite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knoflook is trying to stand up here but Elite is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elite in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knoflook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elite throwing shots but Knoflook is blocking nicely.
Elite takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Elite is trying to control. Knoflook wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. The Elite was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Elite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knoflook but Knoflook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knoflook scores with a head kick.
Knoflook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knoflook misses with a head kick.
Elite closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knoflook's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elite wants to pass the guard but Knoflook is keeping the position.
Knoflook is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knoflook has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Elite has passed into side control.
Elite is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Knoflook is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Elite is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knoflook is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elite throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knoflook is looking for a sweep.
Elite working away.
Elite connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knoflook some visible discomfort.
Knoflook gets back to half guard.
Elite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Elite landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Elite throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elite is thwarting Knoflook's attempts to control the position.
Knoflook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elite.
Knoflook is trying to control but can't.
Knoflook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elite.
Knoflook has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elite is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kees Knoflook has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Elite avoids the body shot from Knoflook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knoflook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knoflook misses with a right hand
and Elite counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knoflook throws a lazy head kick
so Elite counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Elite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Elite shoots in but Knoflook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knoflook.
Elite takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Knoflook coming out on top.
Knoflook just misses with a punch to the body.
Elite blocks a head kick by Knoflook.
Knoflook bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Elite with a jab.
Knoflook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elite is defended easily by Knoflook.
Elite closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knoflook to the mat! Knoflook manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elite stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Knoflook has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Elite manages to get his head free but now Knoflook has transitioned to an armbar! Elite grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Knoflook! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kees Knoflook!
Our winner, Kees Knoflook, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paddy Tyson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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27
134 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Kolor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paddy Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kolor!
Kolor tries to lock up and control but Tyson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kolor trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tyson breaks from Kolor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kolor tries to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
Kolor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyson with the ground and pound from mount.
Tyson landing punches.
Tyson lands a big shot to the head and Kolor winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paddy Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Bourne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruno Sailo's chin.
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197 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Sailo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailo has his takedown stuffed
and Bourne counters with a stiff right hand.
Sailo shoots and misses
and Bourne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sailo tries to break free but Bourne pushes him back against the cage.
Bourne has hold of one of Sailo's legs. Sailo is fighting the takedown attempt but Bourne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sailo is trying to hold Bourne in close to prevent damage but Bourne has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bourne seems content to control.
Bourne wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailo is trying to stand up here but Bourne is controlling him well.
Bourne not doing much here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourne tries to pass to full mount but Sailo defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bourne is nestled in close to Sailo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sailo is looking to improve his position.
Sailo is looking to control Bourne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sailo avoid being mounted?
Sailo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sailo tries to roll over but Bourne keeps him under control.
Sailo wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne is controlling the pace.
Bourne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bourne thows a huge punch but Sailo dodges it nicely.
Bourne looks to land a strike but Sailo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bourne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sailo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bourne!
Bourne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailo looking for a guillotine from mount but Bourne is having none of it.
Bourne wants to hold on but Sailo pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailo throwing strikes here but Bourne is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bourne tries to lock up and control but Sailo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bourne holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sailo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sailo dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bourne tries to hold on but Sailo pushes him away.
Sailo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bourne is now in Sailo's guard. A big mistake from Sailo there, giving up the dominant position!
Sailo keeping moving, preventing Bourne from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sailo looking for subs off his back but Bourne has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sailo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bourne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Bourne dominated that round.
That's time! Sailo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bourne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sailo's guard.
Bourne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sailo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bourne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bourne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sailo working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sailo is keeping the position for now.
Sailo controls Bourne momentarily but Bourne frees himself.
Bourne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sailo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bruno Sailo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sailo closes the distance and clinches up with Bourne, looking for a takedown. Sailo pushes Bourne against the cage but Bourne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bourne drives through and clinches with Sailo against the cage.
Sailo fails to pull guard.
Bourne has hold of one of Sailo's legs. Sailo is fighting the takedown attempt but Bourne gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sailo has his foot on Bourne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bourne works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne gets to his feet - Sailo follows without any prompting.
Bourne shoots in and gets a takedown into Sailo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sailo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bourne has passed into half guard!
Bourne is controlling the pace.
Bourne is thwarting Sailo's attempts to control the position.
Bourne trying to control the action but Sailo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne not doing much here.
Sailo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Bourne.
Bourne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sailo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bourne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bourne gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sailo tries for a takedown but Bourne circles away easily
and Bourne counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sailo's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Sailo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sailo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alex Bourne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sailo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sailo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Bourne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bourne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sailo to the ground. Bourne is now in Sailo's guard.
Bourne lands a couple of elbows.
Sailo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bourne controls the pace.
Let's hope that Bourne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bourne stops Sailo from standing up.
Bourne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sailo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bourne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bourne is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Bourne hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bourne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bourne shoots in and bounces Sailo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bourne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bourne trying to control the action but Sailo is working from the bottom.
Bourne landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne stands up and beckons Sailo to his feet.
Sailo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bourne as he avoids it easily.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailo is trying to escape the mount but Bourne keeps good control and instead manages to take Sailo's back.
Sailo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bourne trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Sailo right now.
Bourne is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sailo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Bourne off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Bourne!
A relieved looking Alex Bourne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Nieds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tar comes to the cage accompanied by I Come From A Land Down Under. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
280 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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29
240 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Tar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Nieds!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tar gets tackled into the cage by Nieds. Nieds maintains the clinch.
Nieds is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Nieds.
It looks like Jack Tar has been cut.
Nieds looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nieds throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nieds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nieds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nieds lands an elbow just above Tar 's eye.
Tar avoids the elbow strike from Nieds, against the cage.
Nieds lands an elbow inside that Tar shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Nieds.
Nieds lands an elbow just above Tar 's eye.
Tar is rocked!
Nieds lands with a right to the head.
Oh Tar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nieds pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Tar! Nieds unloads with more strikes and Tar sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Nieds!
Todd Nieds is the new heavyweight champion!
Todd Nieds decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Apeman. Gustafsson has chosen Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
146 lbs
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29
144 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a leg kick but Gustafsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Gustafsson misses.
Lopez throws a push kick but Gustafsson slaps the foot to one side.
Gustafsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gustafsson's knee momentarily.
Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Gustafsson moves his leg out of the way.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopez gets caught napping as Gustafsson dives in and scores a takedown. Lopez manages to retain guard.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Gustafsson stands up and waves to Lopez to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lopez. Gustafsson shrugs it off though.
Gustafsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Lopez gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Gustafsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gustafsson working hard to break the clinch.
Gustafsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Lopez blocks an elbow strike from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands an elbow inside that Lopez shrugs off.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson stalling against the cage.
Gustafsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Gustav Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopez should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Gustafsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Gustafsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gustafsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lopez sprawls well initially but Gustafsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gustafsson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson stands up and beckons Lopez to join him on the feet.
Gustafsson wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Lopez lands.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Gustafsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gustafsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lopez's brow.
Lopez dodges an elbow strike from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustafsson. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson wants to clinch
and Lopez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gustafsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lopez! Gustafsson is out on his feet! Lopez rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Gustafsson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Gustafsson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Lopez!
A relieved looking Alberto Lopez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta comes into the arena with Just like you imagined - 300 theme blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Diziz Sparta has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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34
220 lbs
21 - 23 - 0 |
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215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diziz Sparta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Small!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sparta thows a body shot but no joy.
Sparta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sparta moves into range and clinches up with Small.
Sparta is working Small over against the cage.
A short left from Sparta.
Small prevents a body shot from Sparta.
Sparta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Small.
Sparta breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Small.
Diziz Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Small.
Small uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparta.
Small gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sparta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sparta lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Small.
Sparta throws a shot to the body.
Small tries to clinch up.
Diziz Sparta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparta leaves Small with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sparta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Small shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparta sprawls well. He's pushed Small's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sparta scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Sparta misses its intended target.
Sparta has closed the distance and engaged Small in a clinch.
Sparta breaks from the clinch.
Small takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Small takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Sparta does no damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sparta.
Small shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sparta defends it nicely.
Small gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sparta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small tries to keep at a distance but Sparta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sparta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparta pushes Small up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Small doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sparta counters with a nice body shot.
A jab lands there for Sparta.
Diziz Sparta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Small. That did some damage!
Small shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparta tries to sprawl out of it but Small keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Small's hands.
Sparta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Small has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Small there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sparta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta misses with a low kick.
Small shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sparta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Small takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sparta throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small slips under a jab.
Sparta instigates a clinch.
Sparta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sparta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head.
Sparta is working Small over against the cage.
Small looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparta lands a shoulder strike.
Sparta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Sparta.
Sparta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparta throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Sparta feints and then cracks Small's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Small down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively.
Small gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sparta moves into the clinch.
Sparta works on Small's body with a couple of short punches.
Sparta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparta throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sparta.
Sparta throws a hook but Small blocks it.
Sparta clinches up against the cage.
Sparta lands a nice knee to the body.
Sparta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Sparta as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Sparta.
Sparta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Small in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diziz Sparta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Small stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sparta.
Sparta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sparta throws a nice head kick!
Sparta scoring well with a low kick there.
Small on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sparta drives through and clinches with Small against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparta lands a knee to the body.
Sparta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparta thuds his shin into the meat of Small's side.
Sparta moves into range and clinches up with Small.
Sparta tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Sparta.
Sparta breaks from the clinch.
Sparta closes the distance and clinches.
Sparta slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sparta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sparta.
Sparta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Small takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Small tries to keep at a distance but Sparta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sparta lands with a left to the head.
Sparta breaks the clinch.
Small takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sparta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Sparta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Small is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sparta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Small avoids the body shot from Sparta.
Sparta connects with a looping right hand.
Small looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sparta is trying to stand back up but Small is controlling him
Sparta trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Small throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparta is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Small lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparta has hold of Small's hands but Small slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sparta pushes Small off looking to stand but Small dives back in and keeps control.
Small thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparta's head.
Sparta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Small scores with a couple of nice shots.
Small has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sparta somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Sparta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sparta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Small up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Sparta.
Diziz Sparta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sparta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small.
Small is looking to control Sparta's arms but Sparta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Small has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Sparta.
Sparta pushes Small back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sparta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Small shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparta has Small up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sparta breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diziz Sparta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sparta clinches.
Small blocks a body shot from Sparta.
Sparta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparta is looking to clinch but Small is avoiding it.
Small fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparta avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Small checks the leg kick.
Sparta clinches.
Sparta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sparta.
Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sparta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Small in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sparta is stalling here.
Sparta manages to break the clinch.
Sparta connects with a right hand. Small shakes it off.
Sparta connects with a right hand. Small shakes it off.
Small sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparta has Small up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Small.
Sparta scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Small's defenses.
Sparta effectively controlling the action here.
Sparta breaks the clinch.
Sparta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diziz Sparta is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Small's head.
Sparta stuffs the takedown.
Diziz Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Small.
Sparta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sparta closes the distance and pushes Small back into the cage.
Sparta breaks from the clinch.
Sparta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Small fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sparta to the ground. Small is now in Sparta's guard.
Sparta wants to stand but Small is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Small off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Sparta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sparta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sparta thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Small or perhaps it was just good defense by Sparta which made him look bad.
Sparta scores with a jab to the body.
Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sparta.
Sparta rushes Small and presses him up against the cage.
Sparta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small avoids the body shot from Sparta.
Sparta misses with a low kick.
Sparta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Small takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Small throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparta's waist but Sparta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Small off to one side.
Sparta clinches with his opponent.
Sparta breaks from the clinch.
Sparta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sparta throws a leg kick that misses.
Sparta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Small misses with a takedown attempt - Sparta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Small has his takedown stuffed
and Sparta counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparta clinches with his opponent.
Sparta scores with a shot to the side of Small's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diziz Sparta clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sparta scores with a body shot.
Small fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Small is defended easily by Sparta.
Sparta clinches.
Sparta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparta struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Small looking for a takedown.
Diziz Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Small.
Sparta scores with a shot to the side of Small's head.
Small blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sparta breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Sparta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Small is defended easily by Sparta.
Small shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparta pinned against the cage. Sparta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Small is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Small on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sparta leaves Small with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sparta motions for Small to come forward. Sparta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sparta is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sparta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sparta looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
That kick from Sparta tenderised Small's leg. Small is trying to keep his angry face on.
Small has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Small takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sparta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sparta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Small.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Sparta. No joy for Small on that attempt.
Sparta instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sparta obliges.
Sparta lands an elbow just above Small 's eye.
Sparta works on Small's body with a couple of short punches.
Sparta effectively controlling the action here.
Sparta manages to break the clinch.
Small takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Small will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparta has closed the distance and engaged Small in a clinch.
Sparta gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sparta slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Sparta.
Sparta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Small is defended easily by Sparta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta connects with a looping right hand.
Sparta cracks Small with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sparta.
Sparta wants to clinch up but Small keeps it at a distance.
Sparta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Small paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sparta darts in and clinches Small up against the cage.
Sparta stalling the fight.
Sparta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Sparta stalling against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Small has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sparta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparta stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diziz Sparta had his way with Mr Small in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sparta lands a nice shot that snaps Small's head back.
Sparta lands with a straight right. Small didn't see that one coming.
Sparta darts in and clinches Small up against the cage.
Sparta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Small fails to land the takedown.
Sparta misses with a hook.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparta.
A jab from Sparta does it's job there.
Sparta missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparta leaves Small with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sparta moves into range and clinches up with Small.
Sparta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Sparta lands.
Sparta gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sparta.
Sparta scores with a shoulder strike.
Sparta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Sparta.
Sparta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparta instigates a clinch.
Small letting Sparta take a breather here.
Sparta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sparta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Small in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sparta breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparta wants to get back to his feet.
Mr Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small thows a huge punch but Sparta dodges it nicely.
Small scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Small is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Small is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Small landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sparta is trying to stand up here but Small is controlling him well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Small lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Small lands a nice short elbow.
Small prevents Sparta from standing back up.
Small slips a nice elbow through Sparta's hands, connecting with Sparta's forehead.
Small takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sparta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sparta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Small paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparta's waist but Sparta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Small off to one side.
Diziz Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Small.
Sparta throws a poor cross that misses
and Small counters with a takedown into side control.
Small lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sparta stops Small from passing to mount.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparta is trying to buck Small off.
Check out the look on Small's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Small working the body and head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Small working the head with strikes.
Small lands some shots froms side control.
Small thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Small lands a few punches from side control.
Small tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Small has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sparta is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Small is controlling him well.
Small working the ground and pound.
Small in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sparta is rocked!
Small is working Sparta over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Sparta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sparta looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Small turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Small!
Mr Small is the new light heavyweight champion!
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